Host Organisation

KINNAPA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Description

This event will focus on the critical role Maasai women in Tanzania play in addressing climate change, particularly through their efforts in protecting communal grazing lands and advocating for gender equality in land governance. Pastoralist communities, like the indigenous Maasai, are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their reliance on natural resources and traditional livelihoods. However, Maasai women have emerged as key actors in ensuring the sustainable management of these resources, promoting climate resilience, and challenging gender inequalities in land rights.

The session will showcase the grassroots efforts of Maasai women from the Kiteto District in advocating for land rights and climate adaptation, as well as their success in reporting gender-based violence and addressing land injustice issues through platforms like the ALOLLE and OLENGAPA Women’s Forum. Panelists will also discuss the intersection of indigenous knowledge, gender equality, and climate justice, exploring how inclusive land governance policies can strengthen community resilience.

This session will be particularly relevant to indigenous peoples, policymakers, climate activists, and organizations focused on promoting sustainable development, as it provides insights into indigenous-led climate solutions and the empowerment of marginalized groups, particularly women.